The Birkenbihl Approach: Brain-Friendly Accelerated Language Learning

Content

Preface by Vera F. Birkenbihl

Preface by Nathalie V. Fairbanks

I. Contrasting Traditional Approaches to Language Learning and the Birkenbihl Approach

1. The 4 Steps of Conventional Approaches

Step 1: Vocabulary Memorization

Step 2: Attempting to understand the lesson

Step 3: Pronouncing

Step 4: Practicing / Grammar exercises

2. Birkenbihl Approach vs. Conventional Approaches: Fundamental Differences

3. The 4 Steps of the Birkenbihl Approach: Using “Brain-Friendly” Learning

Step 1: Decoding - Understanding the Meaning of Words

Step 2: Active Listening

Step 3: Passive Listening

Step 4: Integration

II. Studies and Experience Applying the Birkenbihl Approach in the Classroom

1. Study I: Teaching English in Chinatown I

I. Project Description

II. Creating the Materials

III. Designing a Test

IV. Teaching with the Birkenbihl Method

V. Testing

VI. Conclusion

2. Study II: Teaching English in Chinatown: Indochina Sino-American Community Center

I. Setting of the Study

II. The Study and the Lesson Plans

III. Results

IV. Challenges and Outlook

3. Observations: Teaching German in U.S. Colleges

III. Outlook

IV. Resources

VI. Acknowledgments

Appendix I: Listening Comprehension Test

Appendix II: Sample ESL Lesson for Chinese speakers

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